OriginSouth AmericaSeasonYear-round.FlavourRich, savoury, sweet when blended.Typical cost~£1.25/340g (estimate · Tesco · checked 28 Aug 2026)Edit
Why we use it
Rich, savoury and quietly sweet, peanut butter is a sauce-in-a-jar — a heaped spoon dissolves into broth to make an instant satay.
Energy
94 kcal per tbsp 5% RNI
Carries the calories a body runs on day to day from carbohydrate, protein, fat and alcohol. How much you need varies widely with age, activity and goals.
Reference: 2000.00kcal per day (UK Reference Intake)
Provides essential fatty acids and carries fat-soluble vitamins. The type of fat matters more than the total — unsaturated fats are the ones research consistently links with heart health.